The limits which apply to other approved activities, for example work, are not changing.

Child Care Benefit and Child Care Rebate payments are available for families to help with child care costs outside of the JETCCFA payment.

Am I eligible for this measure?

The eligibility criteria for JETCCFA has not changed.

You must be receiving an eligible income support payment and the maximum rate of Child Care Benefit, be the principal carer of children, and using child care to meet your mandatory participation requirements or voluntarily participate in work, study or job search activities. JETCCFA is paid directly to your child care service.

When will this measure start and finish?

This measure will start from 5 January 2015 and is ongoing.

Page last updated: 16 March 2016

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